NATIONAL UNIVERSITY of SINGAPORE


Table 1 : SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC THRUSTS AND STRATEGIES

Strategic Thrust 1:
Enhance NUS as a centre for quality education
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  Review
     the academic
     structure
     to facilitate
     cross-faculty
     teaching and
     research
  Strengthen the research-teaching link

  Emphasise critical thinking and
     generic skills in the learning process

Strategic Thrust 2:
Create new knowledge and technology
  Establish a vibrant research culture

  Focus on research of strategic
     importance to the nation

  Develop a research management
     system

Strategic Thrust 3:
Forge partnerships with public and private-sector organisations
  Foster links for developing partnerships

  Strengthen key resources for research collaboration

  Stimulate staff and student entrepreneurship

Strategic Thrust 4:
Spearhead continuing education
  Spearhead a responsive continuing higher-education
     programme

  Introduce the use of new technology

  Tap resources of industry

Strategic Thrust 5:
Provide quality service to the community
  Strengthen links with schools

  Maximise accessibility to the collective knowledge of the
     University

  Develop strong links with alumni

Strategic Thrust 6:
Strengthen core capabilities and infrastructure
  Refine self-assessment and accountability

  Improve the system for staff performance apprasial and
     career planning

  Improve management infrastructure

  Nurture a conducive environment for living and learning

  Develop an appropriate IT plan